May Pick-up Thread...
 

It's not Baseball, but it's the next best thing...

THE BEATLES ARE HERE! United Artists 1964 PRESS PACKAGE with an original 1963 TYPE I Photograph taken by the Legendary DEZO HOFFMANN

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dezo_Hoffmann

On February 10, 1964 the day after the Ed Sullivan Show the Beatles held a series of Press Conferences at the Plaza Hotel, in New York City.

Both Capitol Records and United Artists Corp provided press releases for these historic events.

This is the mega-rare original 1964 United Artists Corp. "THE BEATLES ARE HERE!" press package.

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Included in this package:

1. The original United Artists 9"X12" Envelope
(white with red print):
"The Beatles Are Here!"
"Press Information...United Artists"

4" round sticker: "Soon...To Be Seen In A United Artists Feature Motion Picture!"

2. 8"X10" original glossy photo of The Beatles.
This is dated and copyrighted 1963
(yes, 1963!)

"United Artists Corporation.
Permission granted for Newspaper and Magazine reproduction. (Made in U.S.A.)"

3. Six stapled pages:
"The Beatles Biographical Feature"
from Mike Hutner, UA Publicity Manager
on official UA Corp. stationary

4. Two stapled pages "The Beattles Are Here!"
from UA Mike Hutner, UA Publicity Manager.
on official UA Corp. stationary

Note the misspelling of "Beattles"

and the "Hard Day's Night" movie
is tentatively titled "Beatlemania".

If you look at the picture you see left handed Paul with a cig in his right hand...proving once and for all that Paul was really dead before they got here. :eek:

World War II Book
 

These books were given to soldiers being deployed to Germany. I just started to read it and it is very interesting. Great read.:D

Jimmy- great Beatles packet. You can tell that photo is from 1963 by the collarless jackets, which they wore only during the summer and fall of 1963. By the time they played the Royal Variety Performance on November 4, 1963, they were back to wearing collars again.

"It's not Baseball, but it's the next best thing..."

This is AWESOME and Jimmy you are right about the next best thing...we can even date photos by "Uniforms". Rock on!

It's definitely Baseball!!

Wow Greg....

Congrats are definitely in order for that one. A holy Grail piece! The one currently in REA is not nearly as nice as yours.

May I ask how/where you acquired it? A magnificent acquisition...

That's an incredible example of the game Greg. Wow.

Was happy to pick this up... another toughie to find in nice condition!

This is the one I had before:

http://www.huntauctions.com/online/i...=374&lot_qual=

It was restored and I paid (well you can see what I paid from Hunt's) and I consigned it to Bill Mastro a few years back and said I would wait for a "nicer" exemplar. Well, after what I paid, it "sold" in Mastro's for ~$1100, and I netted close to $900 after commission, etc.

So, one day I am perusing the boards here and, lo and behold, Dr. Mark Cooper, noted baseball game expert (of whom I have had his book for years) and he helped me acquire this magnificent specimen. He is the best.

Sporting Life - 1903 Newspaper - Nashville
 

Finally, my newspaper was delivered ! (Been looking for this for several years) Also, very early picture of Ed Abbaticchio who played for Nashville in 1902.

Picked up a couple of Original Type I photos of Shea Stadium. One from the 60's and the other one from Game 1 of the '86 World Series.

I have lots of memories going to Shea Stadium. Now that it is gone, I don't know what to think. Citi Field seems like a whole different venue. Sure Shea had its problems, however, I'm glad I was able to get the pair, gives me a smile from the good ol' days.

Nice pick ups Anthony.
 

Nothing quite brings out the emotions like a photograph...


Just picked up this nice pair of vintage Moxie glasses to compliment the other vintage Moxie items I picked up last month...

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Two Burkes and a book for me. The first photo is of Gabby Hartnett & Bill Lee (1938) and Bill Dickey on the second one. As for the book, I'm only a few pages into it and enjoying it already.

Jantz

Got two today!
 

Here are hi-res pictures of a 1940's Mel Ott blotter and Louisville Slugger bat rack bank that were delivered today.

Just ordered the book from Amazon so i'm cheating a little there...but should arrive soon. the other is original sheet music for "Always" from Pride of the Yankees...my favorite all time movie.

Glad to see some of you guys picking up the Baseball Photography Book!
 

I just picked up this sweet little companion piece for my original TYPE I Ted Williams photo...

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Jimmy, I must say that I've known a lot of collectors over the years, but you are by far the most "on top of things" as far as your collection is concerned. I've never seen anyone that can find these companion pieces as well as you. Nice pick up.

Name change
 

Jimmy,

I still think you should change your name to the"kingofcompanionpieces"
There is no doubt who "the man" is on collecting items together that relate to each other.

Great Gehrig pic BTW, but not my favorite.

Mark

1927 News Paper
 

Love the front page picture. Can the address sticker be taken off without hurting the picture? D.

1989 Guernsey's Topps Auction Catalog
 

Picked up this catalog to go with my two TYPE I photos that I acquired from the TOPPS Vault that were used to make Whitey's 1962 card, and a vintage signed card.

Now if I could only find those other two photos...

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pick ups
 

Jimmy,
Dont forget you now need these 2 pins that were also the same pics as the Jimmy Fund pieces. The one on the right was a repro pin made in the early 80s and the one on the left is period from the 50s. The way you can tell is the name band on the repro extends more past the shoulder and is a little longer.Just another useless fact some of us crazy pin people know:eek::eek:

pickups
 

Oops posted wrong pic

My first vintage real photo autograph!
 

I picked up a 2.5"x3.5" real photo (looks to be 1950s?) of Larry Doyle (of T206 fame), autographed on the back in ink and inscribed "To my friend Edward, Best Wishes, Larry Doyle" and in pencil is written NY Giants 1907-1920. Its authenticated by JSA. I just thought it was a neat piece and decided I had to have it! When I figure out what the heck is wrong with my scanner, I will post pics.

A study in patience
 

I've been watching this on ebay for about a year at a $299BIN.
They finally put up for auction and I won it for much less.
Great book in excellent condition. My scanner isn't big enough to get the whole book.
Now I feel like Yoda.
"If you wait, come to you it will!"

June 1928 Strength Magazine
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Harvard Rowing Cigars Box
 

16" wide x 5 3/8" tall x 5 3/8" deep
Picked this up at the PO today...learned about it at the National last summer...came across the photos while writing the 09' National story and rekindled the fire...guy still had it and made the deal

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Carlton, congratulations that cigar box is awesome!

Big train bain
 

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I JUST COULD NOT PASS IT UP.

Thanks
 

Thanks Anthony, I'm hoping to hear from anyone who knows about the Harvard Cigar brand. I've seen advertising for Harvard Cigars before but none with rowing. Below a point of purchase Harvard Cigars dispenser of some kind I saw yesterday at a cowboy antiques show, plus a great ruby red color reverse glass sign that almost said Harvard....but no cigar!

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A couple new bats.
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matt, how many bats do you have man? These are beautiful!

Hey Ben. Easily the finest image of Walter that I have ever seen, period.

Matt, great looking bats. The Manush and Speaker are pretty tough bats to get.

I would have to agree with Jimmy on this being an incredible photo of The Big Train! Where did you find it if you don't mind me asking?

I'm doing this one backasswards...
 

I figured that between the Newspaper/Magazine photo archives available at auction, I will have a few opportunities to land a TYPE I photo of Aaron's 500th Home Run.

But there's a good chance I may not find another one of these...

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C'mon Jimmy, fill in your name on this card. I know you want to!!:D

great piece
 

Wow Jimmy that's a great piece...how rare is that?

I've actually had two of those cards over the years. I believe a red pin was issued with it as well. They are out there, not real common, but attainable for sure.

Bill Veeck
 

Picked up this 8x10 Type1 photo of Bill Veeck from 1956 to go along with a signed letter from the 70's.

Atta Boy Mikey!
 

Now...how cool is that? Welcome aboard Mike as you are now "hooked"!;)

Totally psyched about this new photo
 

new one of my cousin...
Just won this one for the opening bid!
not sure of quality, but for $10, I'll always add a new image to the family collection.

PHOTO used for Maris/Mantle "Safe at Home" lobby card
 

TYPE 1
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I have had a couple too. Still have one, somewhere. Have passed on a few, but as a occaisional Aaron collector I have noticed a few of these for sale. Chris

This 1964 Koufax patch companion piece took me a few years to acquire, but it was certainly worth the wait. The TYPE I photo is by the legendary lensman William Jacobellis, and his work is very tough to come by.

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Koufax patch companion piece
 

Hey Jimmy,
What a cool companion piece for a GREAT photo of Koufax that I've never seen. Where do you come up with some of these items? Do you know what year the photo was taken and what year the patch was produced. VERY, VERY NICE! Good job!

Not to be a buzz kill, but are you sure that the photo is the same one used on the patch? The scans make it seem that the placement of the glove and the position of Koufax's left hand are different in the two images. Even the expression on his face seems a little different. I'm probably wrong; just wanted to throw it out there.

Thanks Scott. The photo is dated 1961 and the patch 1964.

Good eye Rob! However it's a good thing I'm not that anal about stuff like that.

Here is a TYPE I photo of Gehrig and Ott and the companion piece "Famous Sluggers" booklet. Once again, not a perfect match, but once displayed together, that pretty much doesn't matter.

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Where do you find this stuff Jimmy? I agree though, you can't be too anal about some of this or it will drive you mad.

Yep, neat stuff, but those are different Koufax photos...
 

the length of sleeves are the proof

Yep, neat stuff, but those are different Koufax photos...
 

the length of sleeves are the proof

Plus, how far his pitching arm extends beyond his left leg.
Plus, how his glove is positioned differently against his right leg
Plus, the different background scene, seen between his legs...

Lots of subtle differences, but it's still a wonderful companion piece (taken by the same photographer during the same photo shoot). That is the first patch of that type I have ever seen... and still in its original packaging, no less. Has to be insanely rare... another amazing tie-in by Jimmy!

OK had a busy week or two
 

Picked up a few things not in hand yet

1928 Spring Training Type 1
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1930's Burke Type 1
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...photoatbat.jpg
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Listed as 1915 Type 1
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...atty_Front.png

And a couple of items I just got back from getting Musial signatures on
ONly Aaron and McCovey left...
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and completed my "50 Years of Yankee All Stars" set signed. 44 cards set. Ruth, Gehrig, Stengel, and Howard are only ones unable to sign.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ickey_card.png
Link to rest of set if you're interested.
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v2...20All%20Stars/

It's been a very good month so far.
Plus my daughter turned 12, wife turned....well, umm....older than that, and tomorrow/today is my sixteenth wedding anniversary. We all got gifts:D:D

Mark

Terrific photos Mark...
 

Lordstan - "OK had a busy week or two"

I would say so! Two flat out terrific Gehrig images and a nice looking Matty with fellow HOFer Edd Roush.

Well done Mark, well done.
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I did nail this sweet TYPE I Mickey Mantle by Don Wingfield...

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I am dizzy
 

YES YES...NICE PICKUPS GENTS. I RAN INTO BOTH OF YOU ON THESE AND GOT RAN OVER. I STILL HURT....SEEING STARS.
I WAS ABLE TO ADD A VERY NICE BURKE TO MY COLLECTION THOUGH THANKS TO MR(NUMBERS)-MIKE. THANKS MIKE!
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Ben, that really is a great Burke photo of 'ol Diz. Just so everyone knows, I went to Ben for his expertise on Type1 photos, specifically regarding the Dizzy
Dean, and although he wanted to add it to his collection, he was willing to back off and not compete with me to purchase it. It wasn't until I contacted him to say I wouldn't be bidding due to some great autograph opportunities that had presented themselves, that he decided to bid.
Thanks Ben for sharing your knowledge and your friendship! Also thanks to Mark, Jimmy, Scott, Jodi, and all the other members of this great board that have helped not only with my collecting, but that have helped provide a great place to shelter myself from a very hectic job. You guys are what's good about this hobby!
Now, I was able to pick up a couple of minor Burke's for a price a just couldn't resist.

Geez,
It's becoming quite the Burke thread.
Nice pick ups all!

And Mike, glad I could be of assistance providing you with shelter for your addiction. If you want to show your appreciation, that Henrich signed Sport mag you have would be a fine token of your gratitude.:D

Mark

Just send the cards to Coach's--I'm sure they can get 'em signed for you.

Beautiful photos, Mark.

David.
Or I could buy some cuts and tape them to the cards.......:eek:

OK every one breathe now. Just Kidding

Thanks,
Mark

More May pickups - 1961 Crosetti signed topps yankee team card, which will go nicely with my 61 team project, and two pickups for the start of the Sporting news 1909 - 1941 record books I'm collecting.

One more Burke
 

Sunny Jim.
I got this for a little more than I thought, but still good price.
Gotta love the smile:D

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Well....I think this shot is fantastic and worth every penny and then some.
A Conlon went for over 10x that. Yea..it's "CONLON" but man..Burke is not too shabby either.
http://legendaryauctions.com/LotDeta...x?lotid=102192

GREAT PICKUP MARK.

Nice Pickup Mark! I'd been tracking that Bottomley for several days and woke up confident that I'd pick it up...that is until Mark kept me preoccupied with a purchase/trade that pretty much took me out of the bidding. I'll have to remember that trick:D I'm real happy with our deal though Mark!!

Love that baseball game Greg... congrats!!!!

Shock and Awe!
 

Mike,
That was my strategy all along.
It's a two pronged approach.
1)Offer you something you couldn't pass up so you would not bid. Even though, I didn't know you wanted the Bottomley, it still works keeping you from bidding on anything : )
2)Get you to send me the money you would've spent, so I can spend it.

The items will be coming your way shortly. I hope you enjoy them.

Best,
Mark

Winning the hearts and minds
 

Ah, the 'ol two pronged approach...that's the second time I've fallen for that this month! I swear, I've filled more holes in my collection in the last week then I had all last year.
Anyway, here's the deal....Mark gets to fill a hole in his signed Sports Mag collection by getting my Tommy Henrich and some cash considerations, and I get a 1925 TSN record book and a Mantle/Berra Sport Mag (signed by Mantle), which I will be sending away shortly after receiving it to Yogi to sign.
Life is good!!

Mike,

Man it's been a busy couple of weeks for me too.
Glad I could help fuel your addiction.

Mark

Here's the other major piece that plugged an enormous hole in my 1934 Cardinals team project...Red Worthington. I've only seen two of these, and I was very fortunate to find that Jodi Birkholm had one available.
That leaves only two autographs to have every player, coach and GM for that team...and one will be picked up later this week, and the other next month

oops, here it is

1930's Recreation Park (San Francisco Seals PCL) photo
 

6 1/4" x 8 3/8" photo, with no photographer credit.....Mayor James Rolph Jr. Opens Baseball Season at Recreation Park handwritten caption on back side of photo.

DS

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Very nice...Rolph was Mayor from 1912 until January 1931 when he became Governor of California. He died he in the summer of 1934 after several heart attacks...so your photo dates to 1930 or earlier if he was indeed the active mayor at the time.

Haven't posted any new pickups in a while, so here goes...

1. Comical Italian Baseball Figural Players (idiotic looking but also endearing, and impossible to find in this MINT Condition)

2. Johnny Bench 1970 Lithograph by LeRoy Neiman

3. Baseball Player Original Sculpture by celebrated Mexican artist Manuel Felguerez

4. Golfer Original Sculpture by Felguerez

5. 1940 Cincinnati Reds Jacket worn by either Jimmy Wilson or Hank Gowdy (both wore #2 during that time frame)

Also wanted to post this beautiful piece from REA. I kept the Athletics Sign for myself, but wanted to post pics of this Giants Sign before having to part with it (it has been sold to a fellow Net54 Member...)

This Giants Ad Sign features some amazing Carl Horner Portraits, including Matty. McGraw, Marquard, Snodgrass, Merkle and Meyers. Great D&M Lucky Dog Mascot and long-forgotten team logos as well...

Great pickups Mark! The Reds jacket is killer and you're not kidding about those Italian figures being impossible to find in that kind of condition. Those things are normally wrecked! I've never seen any near the pristine condition of yours.

Yeah... I should have bought more in retrospect. There were about 8-9 of them (all MINT) on ebay recently. I just picked my 3 favorites, but now kinda regret not going after the whole group.

In the spirit of Jimmy's magnificent tie-in pieces, here is a neat little item I was thrilled to find... a newspaper ad from 1909, featuring this very game. Not many of these survived, but it looks like they did promote it pretty well a century or so ago...

just picked this up at an antique store. sterling silver 1953 yankees tray only for teammates and office personnel. great shape. sterling cleaned up real nice.

This abused dog is still, a charmer. White tape is a repair by me. I hope to replace all the tape with acid-free.

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This just about completes my busy month and my 1934 Gas House Gang project. Another hard to find autograph...Jim Winford. Would have preferred a nice 3x5 but I'm afraid beggers can't be choosers on this one. May upgrade later but for now I have only one person left out of 34 for this project...Branch Rickey, and he's a fairly easy one.

Atta Boy Mark! Now THAT is a killer companion piece! A matching newspaper ad over 100 years ago?! How in the world did you ever find that?

Best, Jimmy

Nice small item.
Same front as used for playing cards with varying advertising logos at base.
This cards though is from the cuban league. It is a schedule for the 1951-1952 season. It also appears to be sponsored by Guinness.


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